In the UK, gas still plays a big role in electricity generation. When demand is high, gas-fired power stations are often used to help fill the gap.

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Because of how the electricity market works, that means gas can heavily influence the overall price suppliers pay for electricity.

So even if some of your power is coming from wind, solar or nuclear, the cost of gas can still impact your electricity prices.

This is often why bills can move even when your own habits at home haven’t changed.

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If you’ve noticed your bill increase and want to understand whether it’s your usage or the market affecting things, it can help to review your energy usage first before changing tariff.

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Try out our Energy Usage IQ App to get a clearer picture of your home’s energy usage